The Complete Poems Of Cavafy: Expanded Edition

by C. P. Cavafy, Rae Dalven (Translator), W.H. Auden (Introduction)

Overview

Cavafy, the foremost modern Greek poet, is a master at presenting a scene, an intense feeling, or an idea in direct, unornamented verse. Many of the poems are openly homosexual. Sixty-three newly translated poems have been added to the widely praised edition which includes the classic poem “Ithaca.” Introduction by W. H. Auden. Translated by Rae Dalven.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780156198202
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	10/04/1976
Series:	Harvest Book Series
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	624,060
Product dimensions:	5.31(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

C. P. Cavafy (1863-1933) was born of Greek parents in Alexandria, Egypt, where he lived for most of his life and where he died. He is considered by many to be the greatest modern Greek poet.